1991 Blue Bird Csfe
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1991 Blue Bird Csfe. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
2 recalls name the 1991 Blue Bird Csfe. Newest first.
These units are equipped with a counter weight assembly made up of 300 pounds of 1/4" plate steel welded together and bolted between the frame rails in the rear overhang just forward of the rear bumper. Some of the welds have broken due to insufficient welds, corrosion, or ice expansion.
Risk and remedy
Risk
These plates can drop to the roadway becoming a hazard to following vehicles increasing the potential for an accident.
Remedy
Dealers will install a mechanical retaining device which clamps the plates together and fastened with threaded fasteners. Bus owners will have the option of repairing their own vehicles.
The hand throttle cable passes through the accelerator rod assembly at an angle that wears a groove in the rod, which IS located under the accelerator pedal. The cable can become wedged in the groove worn into the rod and cause the accelerator to stick in an open position.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This can result in loss of control of the bus, and could result in an accident.
Remedy
Dealers will install a positioning bracket for routing the hand throttle cable through the accelerator rod assembly.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10128588Blue Bird Troubleshooting Guides: Blue Bird announcement of the addition of troubleshooting guides for assisting in the service of the Blue Bird products. These troubleshooting guides are available on the Vantage website.
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